Category: Music News

Producer Chyskillz, the mastermind behind the classic Onyx singles “Slam” and “Throw Ya Gunz,” passed away from a heart attack on Tuesday (February 13). In a joint statement to HipHopDX, Onyx MCs Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz said, “Rest in Paradise to our brother Chylow ‘Chyskillz’ Parker. Our condolences go out to his family and close friends. We will …

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MANCHESTER, GB – British producer Menace managed to become a Grammy Award-nominated producer off a $200 “Meek Mill-Ace Hood type beat” at just 21 years old. It was a serendipitous transaction that turned into “Panda,” the breakout hit single for G.O.O.D. Music artist Desiigner, which later evolved into Kanye West’s “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 2” off The Life …

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It’s such a rarity that Hip Hop legends get to experience their jersey being hoisted in the proverbial rafters but such is the case for Jermaine Dupri. The superstar rapper who’s done an impressive job of creating hits for superstars (Mariah Carey, Usher and Janet Jackson, just to literally name a few) is currently being …

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To commemorate So So Def’s 25th anniversary, Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings and Certified Classics divisions will release a compilation album titled So So Def 25 this summer. The LP is a collection of the Jermaine Dupri-led label’s greatest hits, new remixes and deep cuts from its roster. So So Def 25 will be released digitally along …

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50 Cent might have the next bingeworthy series for television enthusiasts. The G-Unit boss has released a new trailer for The Oath, his upcoming series about police gangs, which will premiere on the streaming service Crackle on March 8. Stream my new Series The Oath Free March 8 Sony Crackle. #denofthieves #power A post shared by 50 …

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